I went to see Terminator: Salvation today (amazing!!), and it made me think about those defining pop culture moments in our personal histories. I loved the Terminator series growing up; they were a major part of it. Pop culture can have such an impact on our lives and our memories. We can connect to things that shape our memories. One example is how much of a role I think the Terminator series played in my relationship with my dad.
Seriously, think about it. Just yesterday I was having a conversation about old Nickelodeon shows I watched growing up. Admit it, you watched SNICK too with "Are You Afraid of the Dark" and "All That" and so on. Even Adam has brought over dvds of "Pete and Pete" to my apartment recently. These shows connect us to other people through our memories of watching them. I can remember sitting with my sister on a Saturday night watching these shows. These conversations have even extended into what kinds of lunch boxes we had growing up. "Jem and the Holograms" anyone?
Of course it is not all television shows and movies, they just happen to be the topic at hand. For example, collecting all the California Raisins. These things can make for great conversation because they bring up so many memories. Like it or not, pop culture plays a major role in our lives. I find it interesting to think back on it all. Maybe I will have more to say about it later. My brain is not writing too well tonight for some reason.
And, really, go see Terminator.
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